James Lomenen Ekomwa

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 May 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman for this opportunity. I think this is why I am in this Parliament and I support this amendment. First, those provisions are ambiguous. We are only saying ten per cent of the revenue collected from the oil and not what has been discovered from the whole nation. So, it has no connection. Secondly, people should understand that oil is not only found in Turkana. It is in almost every part of Kenya. So, the rules you are putting here will solve our problems. Those who say that the ten per cent to the community ... view
• 3 May 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to thank you, the Chairman and the Members for supporting this Bill. We have been waiting for this fundamental Bill since we discovered oil. There was no way we could appropriate oil when the law was not in place. Two weeks ago, we passed the Community Land Bill and today, we are happy because we have passed the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Bill. The marginalised communities are very happy about this law because they will not suffer the consequences suffered in Nigeria or other areas. That is because when ... view
• 3 May 2016 in National Assembly: Yes. view
• 28 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support this Motion. I was one of the great opposers of this Motion. What made me to support it this time round are the changes that have been made. We had requested that some people must also be given the opportunity to serve in this Committee. I thank the House leadership for taking into consideration the changes that we suggested. Hon. Speaker, some Members have been replaced following consultations. The Members were taken from other Departmental Committees. That is very okay. We wanted the membership of the Committee to be representative of this ... view
• 28 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: The time for elections is approaching. Let us give them time as we also take time in our respective Committees to ensure that we serve Kenyans. I am very happy and I support the Motion. view
• 28 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity. I said that we rejected the previous Committee because with the observations we made on the Floor, we sensed alleged corruption from what they were doing. We should make a decision of bringing in new Members and if it was alleged that there is corruption, then it will be rotated. view
• 28 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, with due respect, I want to make it clear that corruption is a disease for everybody in this world, but some symptoms have been seen in some people. We are all sick of corruption. I withdraw and apologise. view
• 26 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: I want to contribute to the Petition of my former colleague. But on this one, I want to tell Hon. Ms. Cecily Mbarire that, with or without food, our position will remain either to support or not to support you. view
• 26 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: So, do not worry. It will look as if you want to induce us. We are already there and we will support you. The only problem is numbers. We have to mobilise to get the numbers. view
• 26 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity. I support what the Chairman has resolved. Last week, we concluded the Community Land Bill which is very important. It underwent maximum consultations. This one also deserves consultations in the amendments because it is dynamic. Where I come from, this is the most fundamental Bill that we are waiting for. view